DOL 1 SKIP

DOL 2

Sentence 1: do juan and davids ownership of this Sailboat entitle them two to membership in the winthrop beach yacht club
Sentence 2: the article in search of spanish galleons in the book shipwrecks was writed by kiber and rotondi who believes it will be found

Corrected Sentence #1: Do Juan and David's ownership of this sailboat entitle them to membership in the Winthrop Beach yacht club?
Corrected Sentence #2: The article "In Search of Spanish Galleons" in the book Shipwrecks was written by Kiber and Rotondi who believe it will be found.

DOL 3

Sentence 1: neither rasheed or larry dont want their teams loss to suggest that team members didnt play good
Sentence 2: mr. Kato explained that because the rule does not effect the entire school but only individual students as a result of that rule the student handbook was checked

Corrected Sentence #1: Neither Rasheed nor Larry want his team's loss to suggest that team members didn't play well.
Corrected Setence #2: Mr. Kato explained that because the rule does not affect the entire school but only individual students, the student handbook was checked.

DOL 4

Sentence 1: it says here on the bottle label that the baddest reaction to this here medicine would be drowsiness so your alright
Sentence 2: at the beginning of class Ms. Kenney took attendance assigns new work and homework was checked

Corrected Sentence #1: The bottle label says that the worst reaction to this medicine is drowsiness, so you're all right.
Corrected Sentence #2: At the beginning of class, Ms. Kenny took attendance, assigned new work, and checked homework.

DOL 5

Sentence 1: veronica a brilliant student will probably get a higher grade then i will naomi remarked
Sentence 2: during world war ii rationing was commonplace but rationing did not effect most people in the United States not seriously

Corrected Sentence #1: "Veronica, a brilliant student, will probably get a higher grade than Il," Naomi remarked.
Corrected Sentence #2: During World War II, rationing was commonplace but it did not seriously affect most people in the United States.

DOL 6

Sentence 1: oh were required to read macbeth one of shakespeares most famous plays if we take this course
Sentence 2: if your going shopping for cloths i hope the children if they wish can come with me to main street to watch the thanksgiving day parade

Corrected Sentence #1: Oh, we're required to read Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, if we take this course.
Corrected Sentence #2: If you're going shopping for cloths, I hope the children, if they wish, can come with me to Main Street to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade.


DOL 7

Sentence 1: we saw dad who was searching everywhere trying to find his golf clubs unfortunately he did not find them
Sentence 2: for to months ive been searching for a certain kind of table for our hall made from walnut wood

Corrected Sentence #1: We saw Dad searching everywhere trying to find his golf clubs; unfortunately, he did not find them.
Corrected Sentence #2: For two months, I've been searching for a walnut table for our hall.


Sentence Patterns

Sentence Patterns 9 (pattern #1)
Use page one of The Art of Styling Sentences (TASS) to answer the following questions.
1. What is a sentence?
- A set of words which is complete, consisting of a subject and verb and conveying a statement, question, or exclamation. A sentence has a main clause.
2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English?
- Subject and verb
3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences?
If this does not seem easy to you, take a few minutes to review page one of TASS before the next class.
4. Review pages 7-8
5. Write two original examples of this sentence pattern: (be prepared to: identify the subject and verb combination in each; explain the relationship between the independent clauses)
  • 1. He thought he lost his wallet; however, he found it in his pants.
  • 2. The teacher told the students that there is no quiz tomorrow; everyone was satisfied.

Sentence Pattern 10 (pattern #2)
Sentence Patterns 37: (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S , DO or SC.)
1. Read pages 12-13 "Explanation," and "Examples"
2. Complete "Exercises" 1 and 2 on page 14 and provide an original example:
  • 1. Going to carnivals makes me happy; Going to funerals, sad.
  • 2. Romantic comedy movies is delightful; violent movies, uncomfortable.
  • original example: She is playing basketball; he, baseball.

Sentence Patterns 11 (pattern #2)
1. Read page 13 "Professional examples" and "Checkpoints"
2. Complete exercises #3 and 4 on page 14 and provide an original example:
  • 3. England and France were very green; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
  • 4. All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; the adults, Outback.
  • original example: I prefer to go to Starbucks; she, Tom and Toms.

Sentence Patterns 12 [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
1. Read pages 15-16: "Explanation" and "Examples."
2. Note the difference between the colon and the semicolon.
3. Also, note that patterns 1, 2, and 3 are compound sentences - two independent clauses joined together.
4. Complete "Exercises" 1, 2, on page 17. Also, provide an original example of the pattern.
  • 1.Every students did fairly well on the test: the students all got A's on their papers.
  • 2. The dot-com companies have changed the work week:
  • original example:


Sentence Patterns 13 [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
1. Read pages 16 "Professional examples."
2. Complete "Exercises" 4 and 5 on page 17. Also, provide an original example of the pattern.
  • 4. The reporter asked her the most important question: "what is your name again?"
  • 5. We toured various museums: we toured the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle, the Freer Gallery, and the new wing of the National Gallery of Art.
  • original example: I like all types of food: I like French, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean dishes.


Sentence Patterns 14 [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
1. Read page 19.
2. On page 20 read "Explanation" and "Examples"
3. On page 23 complete "Exercises" # 1 and 2. Also, provide an original example of the pattern.
  • 1. An essay traditionally has three major parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • 2. Junk food, steak, and ramen are my favorite foods.
  • original example: These are the names of people who should visit Mr. Stephens after school: John, Sally, and Bonnie.

Sentence Patterns 15 [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
1. On page 20-21 read "Professional Examples"
2. On page 22 read "Checkpoint"
4. On page 23 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5. Also, provide an original example of the pattern.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • original example:

Sentence Patterns 16 Skip

Sentence Patterns 17 Skip

Sentence Patterns 18 (pattern 4a)
1. On page 24 read "Explanation" and "Examples"
2. On page 26 complete "Exercises" # 1 and 2
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • original example:

Sentence Patterns 19 - Skip

Sentence Patterns 20(Pattern 4a)
1. On page 24-25 read "Professional examples"
2. On page 25-26 read "Sentences for analysis"
3. On page 26-27 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
  • 4. The science conference board couldn't decide whether to concentrate on global warming or air pollution or other environmental issues.
  • 5. All that is smoking or drinking alcohols or fast food seems to be harmful to one's health.
  • original example: What do you want for dinner-hamburgers or spaghettis or sandwiches?

Sentence Patterns 21 (pattern 5)
1. on page 28 read Explanation and Examples
-> A and B, C and D, E and F
2. on page 30 complete Exercises 1 and 2 and provide an original example
  • 1. This coffee shop provides various menus: oatmeal and Cheerios, coffee and tea, biscuits and honey.
  • 2. This splendid zoo has many different animals: elephants and hippos, gorillas and monkeys.
  • original example: The class materials required for tomorrow's art class: 4B pencils and eraser, paints and brushes.


Sentence Patterns 22 (pattern 5)
1. on page 28 and 29 read Professional examples
2. write you own original example
  • original example
3. discuss upcoming quiz over patterns 1-5

Sentence Patterns 23 (pattern 6)
1. on page 31-32 read Explanation and Examples
2. on page 32 read Checkpoints
3. on page 33 complete Exercises #1 and 2 and create an original example:
  • 1. Quincy, Arthur, Jonathan - each of these people served their country well.
  • 2. To be employed, to earn living, to work-such are the goals of the average American college graduate.
  • original example: Germany, Italy, Japan - these countries were the causes of WWII.

Sentence Patterns 24 (pattern 6)
1. on page 32 read Examples and NOTE and Checkpoints
2. create an original example of this pattern
  • original example: Harvard, Yale, Princeton- all high school students dream to attend.

Sentence Patterns 25 (review 1-3)
1. Review patterns 1-3 by creating an original example of each.
2. Under each original example, state what makes the pattern unique.
  • pattern 1 original example:
  • unique features:
  • pattern 2 original example:
  • unique features:
  • pattern 3 original example:
  • unique features:

Sentence Patterns 26 (review 4-6)
1. Review patterns 4-6 by creating an original example of each.
2. Under each original example, state what makes the pattern unique.
  • pattern 4 original example: a series without a conjunction
  • unique features: Lucy possesses qualities that were favored by men; she was virtuous, feminine, and physically attractive.
  • pattern 5 original example: There is a clear difference between chemistry and biology, English and Spanish, U.S history and world history.
  • unique features: a and b, c and d, e and f (they are in pairs and uses comparison)
  • pattern 6 original example:Van Helsing, Quincey Morris, Arthur Holmwood - each of them sacrificed their blood in order to save Lucy.
  • unique features:listing and a dash

Sentence Patterns 30 (Pattern 7)
1. on pages 35-36 read "Explanation" and" Examples"
2. on pages 36-37 complete exercises 1-3
  • 1. Which famous television personality - -do you think will win this year's Emmy Award?
  • 2. The young gymnast- fresh,determined, ambitious-hoped to impress the judge.
  • 3. Some television programs-

Sentence Patterns 32 (pattern 7)
1. on page 36 read "Professional Examples" and "Checkpoints"
2. on page 37 complete the final exercise # 1 and provide an original example of the pattern
  • 1. Those European languages-Spanish or French or Italian-are favored by Americans.
  • Original example: Most of Victorian novels (Oliver Twist, Dracula, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) profoundly reflect the Victorian society.

Sentence Patterns 33 (pattern 7a)
1. on page 38 read "Explanation" and "Examples"
2. on page 39 complete exercises #1-2 and provide an original example of the pattern
  • 1. The familiar cheer of the football team-loud and catchy-began to appear on bumper stickers around the town.
  • 2. My adorable pets Tom and Jerry-mischievous and troublesome-always tend to fight just like their names.
  • original example: Some of my favorite fruits-strawberry and banana- always attract me to Smoothie King.

Sentence Patterns 34 (pattern 7a)
1. on page 39 read "Professional Examples" and "Checkpoint"
2. on page 39 complete exercises 3-4 and provide an original example of the pattern
  • 3. My favorite colors- white and black-always attract me to new clothes.
  • 4. Learning the basic skills-passing and receiving-will help me succeed in any sport.
  • original example: One of my favorite fast food-Shanghai Spice Burger- always attract me to McDonalds.


Sentence Patterns 35 (pattern 8)
1. on page 41 read "Explanation" and "Examples"
2. on page 43 complete "Exercises" # 1 and 2:
  • 1. If your teacher says to read it twice, if your teacher says to review, or if your teacher tells you to stop talking, you'd better follow your teacher's wishes rather than your friend's.
  • 2. When the the astronaut observed the grandeur universe turning into red one, when the astronaut heard the explosion, when the air controller was out of power, then the flight crew cried.


Sentence Patterns 36 (pattern 8)
1. on page 42 read "Professional Examples" and one page 43 read "Checkpoints"
2. on page 43 complete "Exercises" # 3, 4, and write an original example:
  • 3. The new puppy was somewhat threatening, because he had gigantic paws, and because he had sharp teeth.
  • 4. Whether you think you're smart or whether you think you're completely ready for the AP exams, you should not be complacent.
  • original example: Whether you


Sentence Patterns 37 (pattern 9)
1. on page 47 read "Explanation" on page 48 read "Examples"
2. on page 49 complete "Exercises" #1 and 3
  • 1.
  • 2.


Sentence Patterns 38 (pattern 9)
1. on page 48 read "Professional Examples"; on page 48-49 read "Checkpoints"
2. create two original examples of pattern 9 - see page 49 for help:
  • original example:
  • original example:


Sentence Patterns 39 (pattern 9a)
1. on pages 51-52 read "Explanation" and "Examples"
2. on pages 52-53 compete "Exercises" 2a and 2b:
  • 2a:
  • 2b:

Sentence Patterns 40 (pattern 9a)
1. on page 51-52 read "Examples"
2. on page 53 complete "Exercises" 3a, 3b, 3c:
  • 3a:
  • 3b:
  • 3c: skip

Sentence Patterns 41 (pattern 10)
1. on pages 54-55 read Explanation, Examples, and Checkpoints.
2. on pages 55-56 complete Exercises # 1, 2, and an original example:
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • original example:

Sentence Patterns 42 (pattern 10)
1. on pages 54-55 read Professional Examples.
2. create two original examples of pattern 10:
  • original example:
  • original example: